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Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ show, "The Studio," uses long, continuous takes, or 'oners,' to heighten the anxiety of its protagonist, a studio executive who loves movies but often compromises them for commerce. The show, directed by Rogen and Evan Goldberg, features a star-studded cast including Martin Scorsese and Bryan Cranston, playing fictionalized versions of themselves. Each episode's 'oner' sequences, averaging 16 takes to complete, add tension reflecting the industry's high-stakes environment. The series explores the creative clashes between artistic integrity and commercial pressures within Hollywood.

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